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Old 02-24-2010, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by FNG View Post
Don't they make end pin enlargers? I get emails about them all the time.

The enlargers don't work, I've tried several of them over the years. Unless you want to go with a complete replacement, which may not be the same color as the original, try this simple trick. Try re-packing the hole and re-boring it for a perfect fit. Take your time and start small, too big and you will be back to square one and have to start over. I bought a set of reamers especially made for this type of work. If the wood is soft, try a packing material that is resilient, that way when the pin is inserted, it won't slip out. I've also heard (although I have never tried this), that wrapping the pin in a very thin layer of ginger root (available at any health food store) will somehow cause the pin to swell and fill any gaps in the hole. Good luck, let us know how the repair turned out.
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